Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Jose Alvarado & More Kick Off ESPYS Week in Style

Plus a behind-the-scenes look inside the ESPN ESPYS Athlete Lounge in New York City.

Ahead of the 2026 ESPYS, some of sports' biggest names got the celebration started early at the ESPN ESPYS Athlete Lounge inside the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City.

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, New York Knicks star Jose Alvarado, and more stopped by the two-day event, where athletes enjoyed brand activations, DJ sets, cocktails, and plenty of pre-awards festivities before the main event.

Check out the exclusive shots below!

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Mike Tyson attends The ESPYS Athlete Lounge at JW Marriott Essex House.

Jake Paul stopped by The ESPYS Athlete Lounge at JW Marriott Essex House.

Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks stopped by The ESPYS Athlete Lounge at JW Marriott Essex House.

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